What we’re about
Description:
This group is for people ages 17+ with Autism and ADHD who share a love for Nintendo game series and Anime, and occasionally other aspects of Japanese culture such as Godzilla and Ghibli.
Meeting Schedule:
Frequency: Fortnightly
Day and Time: Every other Thursday (dates may change depending on availability) at 7:30-8:30pm.
Zoom Meetup Structure:
Introduction (10-15 minutes):
- Welcome and greetings.
- Each participant shares their interests in Nintendo and Anime.
- Brief updates on personal events or interests from the past two weeks.
Main Discussion (40-45 minutes):
- Pre-prepared Questions:
- Host shares a PowerPoint with questions.
- Each slide is decorated, and features a table made of questions, the participants' names, space to record responses.
- Participants can share their own stories and original characters in between. This can include artwork, pieces of writing or anything else they have made!
Example of Questions for discussion:
Question:
What makes a good Nintendo game
Attendant 1:
Gameplay, Graphics, Characters, Plot
Attendant 2:
Character Customisation
Etc etc
Break (2 minutes):
- Short break for stretching, getting a drink, etc.
Wrap-Up (5-10 minutes):
- Discuss potential new questions or activities for the next meeting.
Rules:
- Turn-taking: Everyone gets a turn to speak when topic questions are introduced.
- Avoid speaking over each other.
- Respect: No bullying or spamming. Be mindful of everyone's opinions and interests.
- Encouragement: Provide positive feedback on others' ideas and writing. Avoid discouraging comments.
